Crossed Wires

The novel follows the whimsical and amusing journey of audio technician Greg Ives, as he spends a week in Newcastle adjusting customers' hi-fi equipment on behalf of his employers, Deci-Belle. When he comes to stay with the Gillespie family, he finds them to be friendly and welcoming, yet peculiar in their opinions and understanding of the world. This is especially true of Mrs Gillespie whose warped view of the world causes a great deal of confusion, yet a certain amount of amusement for Greg. The novel is interesting and entertaining, and the storyline is humorous and thoughtful, much like Hi-Fidelity by Nick Hornby.